Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Fig Jam

Baked brie with fig jam in a golden puff pastry served with small slices of rye nut toast on a wooden cutting board.

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Fig Jam

A buttery, golden puff pastry wrapped around warm, creamy Brie and sweet fig jam creates an effortlessly elegant appetizer. With just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of preparation, this beautiful baked Brie brings a little romance to any gathering. Serve it warm with crisp crackers and fresh fruit, and let everyone discover the luscious, melted cheese tucked inside its delicate, flaky crust.

Course Appetizer, Hors d'Oeuvre, Starter

Cuisine American, French-Inspired

Keyword Baked Brie with Fig Jam, Easy Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Fig Jam

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 10

Servings

Calories 311kcal

Ingredients

8 oz Brie cheese (227 g) one wheel
½ cup fig jam (160 g), approximate
1 Puff Pastry (8.65 oz / 245 g) thawed, sheet Pepperidge Farm
1 large egg (50 g), without shell
2 teaspoons water (10 ml)
Dash Redmond fine sea salt

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and unfold the thawed puff pastry onto the prepared sheet. Gently roll out if the pastry need to be larger to cover the brie.
1 Puff Pastry
Layer the Brie and Fig Jam: Spread half the fig jam over the center of the pastry, leaving the edges clear for folding. Place the Brie in the center, spoon the remaining jam over the cheese, and add a light dash of sea salt.
8 oz Brie cheese, ½ cup fig jam, Dash Redmond fine sea salt
Wrap and Seal: Gently fold the pastry corners up and over the Brie, overlapping the edges to completely enclose the cheese. Press the seams together to seal. Use egg wash to help seal if necessary.
Brush with Egg Wash: Whisk together the egg and water until smooth. Brush the pastry evenly with the egg wash.
2 teaspoons water, 1 large egg
Bake Until Golden: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is deeply golden, puffed, and crisp. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving with crackers, sliced apples and pears, or candied walnuts.

Notes

Bite Me Industries Tips:

Keep Your Puff Pastry Cold: Thaw the pastry until pliable but still cool to the touch. Cold pastry helps the butter remain between the dough layers, creating a lighter, flakier crust as it bakes. If the pastry becomes too soft while assembling, refrigerate the wrapped Brie for 10 to 15 minutes before baking.
About the Puff Pastry: The 17.3 oz (490 g) package of Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry contains two individually folded pastry sheets, each weighing approximately 8.65 oz (245 g). You'll need only one sheet for this recipe.

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